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Implementing Organization

Gujarat Grassroots Innovations Augmentation Network (GIAN), India

Innovator Details

Name of Innovator
Bhanjibhai Mathukiya

About

The innovator from Saurashtra, a semi-arid region, prone to water scarcity had often been asked by villagers to do some thing about conserving water in a seasonal rivulet nearby. This led him to build a semi-circular dam using local materials, labour, and at minimal cost.

Benefits

The dam introduced the water conservation and became the lifeline for semi-arid agricultural requirements .

Recognition

Awarded by National Innovation Foundation
Funding Organization
Funding Organization
Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India
Quick Information
Area of Research
Engineering Sciences
State
Gujarat
National Mission
Skill India
Contact
Junagadh
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